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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Memberships news

Low-cost health club operator Pure Gym has confirmed plans to open 24 new sites across
Fitness franchise operation énergie Group has been given the green light to acquire the Ireland-based
Suffolk-based Abbeycroft Leisure has marked its fifth birthday by planting time capsules to be opened
Workers in the business district of Ljubljana, Slovenia, will once again have a convenient way
Leisure-net Solutions' first Price and Promotions Comparison (PPC) report reveals aggressive pricing by budget clubs
Barnsley Hospital staff and their families can now get fitter for less at any of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Around half of operators in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) experienced reduced
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is to open its fifth UK site in Sheffield, after
Premier Software has unveiled its latest multi-location spa software solution, premier spa+ enterprise edition, at
Blackpool Council has invested £200,000 in the refurbishment of the health and fitness facilities at
Greetham Valley Hotel, Golf and Conference Centre near Oakham, Leicestershire, has opened a new health
The property values of hotels, restaurants and pubs all suffered heavy falls during 2009, while
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Budget health club operator Fitness 4 Less has appointed leisure property specialists Christie + Co
Health club operators across the UK have traditionally looked to benefit from increased membership numbers
Greenwich Leisure (GLL), Jubilee Hall Trust and Colombo Street Sports Centre Trust are to jointly
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is preparing to open its fourth club in Wolverhampton. The
The Manchester College is to invest £3m in redeveloping the college's fitness and sport facilities.
Fitness4Females health club in Gloucester has installed a fingerprint recognition system to improve security for
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Community sports clubs across the UK are withstanding the recession after reporting an increase in
Sales Makers International is a sales and marketing company co-founded by Doug Miller, assisting clubs
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Premier Training International has appointed Mark Botha as the new global sales and marketing director.
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has completed the taking over of
Tees Valley Leisure Limited (TVLL), which runs the leisure centres in Redcar and Cleveland, will
Fitness entrepreneur Chris Onslow has opened his first health and fitness facility in Witney, Oxfordshire.
New statistics from the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) have revealed that more than 200,000 people
A new fitness club chain - nuyuu fitness - is set to launch later this
The 24-strong London Swimming Disability Squad is benefiting from squad sponsorship and individual training grants
The John Hancock Observatory in Chicago, USA has seen the introduction of Centaman's Enterprise Solution.
Sports trust Freedom Leisure aims to raise £2,000 to buy sports equipment for a local
Women aged 16 to 24 are only half as active as males of the same
New Zealand's first Anytime Fitness club is set to open this August. The club, located
Kirklees Active Leisure is sponsoring a group of young people and their teachers to get
Three new artificial football pitches have been officially opened by footballer Jamie Carragher at Cheshire
The health and fitness sector has grown by 3 per cent in the last 12-month
A privately-owned personal training studio has opened in Virginia Water, Surrey. Founded by entrepreneur David
A new £14m sports and complementary therapy centre has been opened at the Royal National
Leisure-net Solutions has found that operators in the sports and fitness industry are not making
Jubilee Hall Clubs (JHC) has been working in partnership with Camden PCT and Greenwich Leisure
Liverpool City Council (LCC) has launched new proposals to provide children under five years old
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Interview
Looking at Orangetheory 10–20 years down the road, international markets will be three to five times the size of the US. At that point, we’ll be talking 10,000 units globally
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

Memberships news

Low-cost health club operator Pure Gym has confirmed plans to open 24 new sites across
Fitness franchise operation énergie Group has been given the green light to acquire the Ireland-based
Suffolk-based Abbeycroft Leisure has marked its fifth birthday by planting time capsules to be opened
Workers in the business district of Ljubljana, Slovenia, will once again have a convenient way
Leisure-net Solutions' first Price and Promotions Comparison (PPC) report reveals aggressive pricing by budget clubs
Barnsley Hospital staff and their families can now get fitter for less at any of
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Around half of operators in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) experienced reduced
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is to open its fifth UK site in Sheffield, after
Premier Software has unveiled its latest multi-location spa software solution, premier spa+ enterprise edition, at
Blackpool Council has invested £200,000 in the refurbishment of the health and fitness facilities at
Greetham Valley Hotel, Golf and Conference Centre near Oakham, Leicestershire, has opened a new health
The property values of hotels, restaurants and pubs all suffered heavy falls during 2009, while
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Budget health club operator Fitness 4 Less has appointed leisure property specialists Christie + Co
Health club operators across the UK have traditionally looked to benefit from increased membership numbers
Greenwich Leisure (GLL), Jubilee Hall Trust and Colombo Street Sports Centre Trust are to jointly
Budget gym operator Pure Gym is preparing to open its fourth club in Wolverhampton. The
The Manchester College is to invest £3m in redeveloping the college's fitness and sport facilities.
Fitness4Females health club in Gloucester has installed a fingerprint recognition system to improve security for
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Community sports clubs across the UK are withstanding the recession after reporting an increase in
Sales Makers International is a sales and marketing company co-founded by Doug Miller, assisting clubs
This month sees the launch of the new Members Loyalty Scheme at Target Fitness+ and
Premier Training International has appointed Mark Botha as the new global sales and marketing director.
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has completed the taking over of
Tees Valley Leisure Limited (TVLL), which runs the leisure centres in Redcar and Cleveland, will
Fitness entrepreneur Chris Onslow has opened his first health and fitness facility in Witney, Oxfordshire.
New statistics from the Fitness Industry Association (FIA) have revealed that more than 200,000 people
A new fitness club chain - nuyuu fitness - is set to launch later this
The 24-strong London Swimming Disability Squad is benefiting from squad sponsorship and individual training grants
The John Hancock Observatory in Chicago, USA has seen the introduction of Centaman's Enterprise Solution.
Sports trust Freedom Leisure aims to raise £2,000 to buy sports equipment for a local
Women aged 16 to 24 are only half as active as males of the same
New Zealand's first Anytime Fitness club is set to open this August. The club, located
Kirklees Active Leisure is sponsoring a group of young people and their teachers to get
Three new artificial football pitches have been officially opened by footballer Jamie Carragher at Cheshire
The health and fitness sector has grown by 3 per cent in the last 12-month
A privately-owned personal training studio has opened in Virginia Water, Surrey. Founded by entrepreneur David
A new £14m sports and complementary therapy centre has been opened at the Royal National
Leisure-net Solutions has found that operators in the sports and fitness industry are not making
Jubilee Hall Clubs (JHC) has been working in partnership with Camden PCT and Greenwich Leisure
Liverpool City Council (LCC) has launched new proposals to provide children under five years old
521 - 560 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
At IndigoFitness, we're not just about providing equipment; we're about delivering exceptional training spaces. We ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Mindbody
Mindbody is a true all-in-one software platform, providing first-rate service for your clients and the ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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